Senior Engineering Manager, Failure Analysis Lab
Celestica· enterprise· Hardware & Data Center Infrastructure· Oct 15, 2026 · 13d ago
Fort Worth, TX, US
Hybrid
Full-time
Manager
$150K–$232K est.
11+ years exp
Job description
Req ID: 141625
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Fort Worth
General Overview
Job Title: Senior Manager, Manufacturing Process Engineering
Functional Area: Engineering (ENG)
Career Stream: Process Engineering Manufacturing (PRM)
Role: Manager (SMG)
Job Code: SMG-ENG-PRM
Job Band: 11
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
Summary
Celestica is seeking a Senior Laboratory Manager / Failure Analysis Engineer with extensive experience in creative problem solving and failure analysis of materials involved in the manufacturing of electronic components and assemblies. The goal of this role is to continuously improve the quality and reliability of electronic devices through laboratory analysis and reliability testing. The role is responsible for leading a highly skilled team of engineers and technicians as well as designing, developing, deploying, executing and optimizing laboratory test plans to assess product and component quality and reliability. As part of this role, you will utilize advanced failure analysis analytical tools and techniques to investigate and resolve quality aspects related to soldering, printed circuit board assemblies and electronic components.
Celestica is in the process of establishing a new failure analysis test lab in Fort Worth Texas.
The Senior Manager, Failure Analysis Lab engineer is responsible for leading and managing the work of quality and reliability projects to achieve quality, reliability, cost and delivery goals for Celestica and its customer’s products.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
Lead others in the development of qualification test plans, complex failure analysis projects for artificial intelligence, data center and network hardware, and determination of root cause and corrective actions to gain customer, supplier and management support.
Identify and manage all new quality, failure analysis and reliability laboratory projects
Develop the scope of all technical work, coordinate the team, direct work assignments and assist with problem resolution for the full customer product life cycle support for all laboratory technical issues related to the customer’s product(s) from product conception to product obsolescence.
Evaluate, optimize and negotiate trade-offs for quality, failure analysis and reliability issues with suppliers, customers, and laboratory equipment leaders to deliver a cost-optimized total laboratory test solution.
Evaluate potential quality and reliability impact for each new design concept, particularly for high-density multi-layer boards and hyper BGAs.
Evaluate laboratory suppliers' capability and capacity.
Responsible for the best practice laboratory standard development, participates in Industry organizations for developing the standards and provides training and application support
Set yearly department plans, KPIs, and goals, providing regular performance evaluations and ongoing technical coaching.
Accountable for all department objectives and achieving agreed targets for key performance indicators.
Upskill the FA Laboratory team to drive daily operational success and support clear pathways for career progression.
Collaborate with regional and corporate FA Laboratory teams for continuous improvement of laboratory analysis and test methods
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Deep knowledge of physics of failure for electronics, electrochemistry, and corrosion of electronic assemblies.
Hands-on mastery of Laboratory Failure Analysis equipment, including: Optical Microscopy, FTIR, Ion Chromatography, CSAM, SEM, 3D CT X-ray, Shadow Moire, and cross-sectioning tools.
Experienced with reliability testing methods such as thermal cycling, thermal shock, vibration testing, Ongoing Reliability Testing (ORT), Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT), etc.
Expertise in material quality testing (solders, metal alloys, polymers, soldering fluxes, adhesives, epoxies, etc).
Proficiency in developing unique test plans based on limited data and troubleshooting complex chemical/physical failure processes.
Understanding of SMT (Surface Mount Technology) processes and liquid cooling technologies for advanced electronic assemblies
Physical Demands
Duties of this position are performed in a normal laboratory environment.
Lab Environment: Work involves frequent exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, and hazardous substances.
Fine Motor Skills: Must possess excellent hand-eye coordination and visual acuity to manipulate very small samples (e.g., tweezers under a microscope).
Physical Stamina: Duties require extended periods of sitting/standing, sustained visual concentration, repetitive manual movements, and periodic heavy manual lifting over 20 pounds.
Availability: This position is 100% onsite in the Lab. Overtime and occasional travel will be required.
Typical Experience
• 11 to 14 years.
Typical Education
Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Educational Requirements may vary by Geography
Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.
Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):
ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.
CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.
Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.
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